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Feb 28, 2009 | 02:36 PM

#11

chengdave2003

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I agree with you to the extent that they might get weaker as they work, but they really shouldn't work much unless you have issues. I've had two 20+ year old Harley's with circuit breakers. I did have an electrical issue or two during those years, but the first bike (1979 FXS) was sold with the original breakers. My current bike (1987 FXR) still has the original breakers as far as I can tell and from what the original owner has told me. I, personally, prefer the circuit breakers. You don't have to reset them on a Harley, they reset when they cool down and the problem is corrected. To each his own.

Putting dielectric grease on the connections is a darned good idea. I use it on all my electrical connections. Keeps corrosion down big-time....

Dave

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Originally Posted by archergodwin

Believe it or not, circuit breakers get weaker the more they have to work. I'd rather use a fuse personally. Yes, circuit breakers are quite a bit easier to reset while on the road, but once a CB blows, it will blow at a lower level next time, and so forth. Not a huge amount mind you, when comparing event to event, but quite a bit when comparing first event to whatever you might consider the last event.

Feb 28, 2009 | 03:03 PM

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sonetpro

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One of my other toys is a 82 Jeep CJ-7. I learned the value of dielectric grease along time ago.

Mar 1, 2009 | 06:40 AM

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spiritwarrior

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+1 on the grease. My 05 Sportster was garaged close to the ocean before I bought it. When I pulled fuses to do some work I noticed some white corrision in the fuse box. Also putting the dielectric grease on the battery terminals is a good idea. I carry some spare fuses and a Maxi fuse in my tool kit. Great save, by Palmbeachcp, if he had not checked carefully he would have had to had the bike picked up.

How often do you need to change the FOB battery?

Last edited by spiritwarrior; Mar 1, 2009 at 06:44 AM.

Mar 1, 2009 | 07:22 AM

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YellowHawk

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I had my electrical box cover off the other night to install my PCIII. I noticed the same thing on my fuses. I'll be picking up some of that grease as well.

Mar 1, 2009 | 07:41 AM

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ConnMan

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Just went out and checked my fuses. A few of 'em were pretty crusty, including the big 40A one. Cleaned/greased all of 'em. Thanks for the heads-up...

Mar 1, 2009 | 07:52 AM

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RAWHIDE07

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Did you disconnect the battery before you cleaned them?

Mar 1, 2009 | 08:23 AM

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cHarley

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The use of dielectric grease should not be limited to just the fuses and battery connections. I use it on every electrical connector / connection on the bike.